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Study examines whether children born by C-section face risk of chronic diseases later in life

A new paper in the British Medical Journal by Jan Blustein, M.D., Ph.D., of New York University's Wagner School and a professor of Medicine and Population Health at NYU School of Medicine and Jianmeng Liu, M.D., Ph.D., of Peking University examines the evidence as to whether newborns delivered by Cesarean section are more likely to develop chronic diseases later in life.

10 Jun 2015

Star-shaped brain cells control cerebral blood flow and blood pressure

A star-shaped brain cell called an astrocyte appears to help keep blood pressure and blood flow inside the brain on a healthy, even keel, scientists report.

10 Jun 2015

Early support important to help mom breastfeed successfully

Most women understand the benefits of breastfeeding their infants, but there are physical and emotional roadblocks that can make it a challenge for moms. During the first weeks of a baby's life it is vital for mom to be able to focus on caring for herself and nursing her infant.

10 Jun 2015

New study shows that estrogen receptors vanish in cervical cancer tumors

Scientists have prior evidence that the hormone estrogen is a major driver in the growth of cervical cancer, but a new study examining genetic profiles of 128 clinical cases reached a surprising conclusion: Estrogen receptors all but vanish in cervical cancer tumors.

10 Jun 2015

Diagnosing brain lesions in children can be challenging, report Loyola physicians

Brain lesions in children can be especially challenging to diagnose, according to a report in the journal Frontiers in Neurology by a multidisciplinary team of Loyola University Medical Center physicians.'

10 Jun 2015

New study finds that ACA has great potential to improve health care for people with diabetes

The Affordable Care Act has great potential to improve health and health care for people with diabetes, finds a new study from the Brown School at Washington University in St. Louis.

10 Jun 2015

Researchers examine specific causes of mortality after blood and marrow transplant

Blood and Marrow Transplantation (BMT) is a potentially curative treatment for patients with leukemia or other life-threating blood diseases. With a goal of increasing survival rates, a research team led by Roswell Park Cancer Institute investigators verified patient outcome data submitted by more than 150 U.S. transplant centers over an 11-year period to the Center for International Blood and Marrow Transplant Research.

10 Jun 2015

Pathology expert shares vital information about prostate cancer

Requesting a copy of your pathology report, asking questions of your doctor and playing an active role in decision-making are important ways that men should take control of their health.

10 Jun 2015

Control systems have potential to improve function of powered leg prostheses

A control system that incorporated electrical signals generated during muscle contractions and gait information resulted in improved real-time control of a powered prosthetic leg for different modes of walking (such as on level ground or descending stairs), according to a study in the June 9 issue of JAMA, a theme issue on the Americans with Disabilities Act.

10 Jun 2015

Acute gastroenteritis hospitalization rates among young U.S. children decline following use of rotavirus vaccine

Following implementation of rotavirus vaccination in 2006, all-cause acute gastroenteritis hospitalization rates among U.S. children younger than 5 years of age declined by 31 percent - 55 percent in each of the post-vaccine years from 2008 through 2012, according to a study in the June 9 issue of JAMA.

10 Jun 2015

Incidence rate of acute traumatic spinal cord injury remains relatively stable in U.S.

Between 1993 and 2012, the incidence rate of acute traumatic spinal cord injury remained relatively stable in the U.S., although there was an increase among older adults, mostly associated with an increase in falls, according to a study in the June 9 issue of JAMA, a theme issue on the Americans with Disabilities Act.

10 Jun 2015

PharmApprove, NDA Group partner to help life science companies navigate complex global environment

Two leading drug development and regulatory consultancies announced today that they have formed a new strategic alliance to help life science companies navigate an increasingly complex global environment.

10 Jun 2015

GSU scientists design new MRI technique for early detection of liver tumors

Scientists at Georgia State University with funding from the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering have designed an imaging technique to detect early-stage liver tumors, and have proven it successful in mice.

10 Jun 2015

Creighton researcher receives NIH grant to study gene, stem cell therapy in coronary artery bypass grafts

A Creighton University researcher has received a National Institutes of Health grant to study the effects of gene and stem cell therapy in coronary artery bypass grafts, a first-of-its-kind undertaking that could transform the procedure, increase survival rates and dramatically reduce the possibility of re-occlusion of the grafted arteries and veins in the procedure.

10 Jun 2015

CMU scientists identify how specific concrete objects are coded in the brain

Thanks to Carnegie Mellon University advances in brain imaging technology, we now know how specific concrete objects are coded in the brain, to the point where we can identify which object, such as a house or a banana, someone is thinking about from its brain activation signature.

10 Jun 2015

WHO's updated essential medicines list includes progesterone contraceptive vaginal ring

The World Health Organization released its 2015 updated essential medicines list and for the first time included the progesterone contraceptive vaginal ring (CVR), a contraceptive safe and effective for lactating women in the postpartum period.

10 Jun 2015

UT Southwestern researchers reveal how the body controls glucose transport

UT Southwestern Medical Center scientists have gleaned a key cellular mechanism of how the body adjusts glucose levels, an important process that when abnormal can promote diabetes, cancer, and rare genetic diseases.

10 Jun 2015

Findings underscore the value of emotional, informational support for prostate cancer patients

A study led by the University at Buffalo and Roswell Park Cancer Institute has identified beliefs and personality traits that are associated with higher levels of distress in newly diagnosed prostate cancer patients.

10 Jun 2015

UC Davis research paves way for designing more effective drugs to relieve pain

UC Davis researchers have identified the molecular interactions that allow capsaicin to activate the body's primary receptor for sensing heat and pain, paving the way for the design of more selective and effective drugs to relieve pain. Their study appeared online June 8 in the journal Nature Chemical Biology.

10 Jun 2015

UK scientists explore the impact of antibiotic resistant bacteria on surfers

UK Scientists are about to begin an innovative study that will shed light on how surfers exposed to human sewage and diffuse pollution in seawater might be affected by antibiotic resistant bacteria.

10 Jun 2015

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Study examines whether children born by C-section face risk of chronic diseases later in life

Star-shaped brain cells control cerebral blood flow and blood pressure

Early support important to help mom breastfeed successfully

New study shows that estrogen receptors vanish in cervical cancer tumors

Diagnosing brain lesions in children can be challenging, report Loyola physicians

New study finds that ACA has great potential to improve health care for people with diabetes

Researchers examine specific causes of mortality after blood and marrow transplant

Pathology expert shares vital information about prostate cancer

Control systems have potential to improve function of powered leg prostheses

Acute gastroenteritis hospitalization rates among young U.S. children decline following use of rotavirus vaccine

Incidence rate of acute traumatic spinal cord injury remains relatively stable in U.S.

PharmApprove, NDA Group partner to help life science companies navigate complex global environment

GSU scientists design new MRI technique for early detection of liver tumors

Creighton researcher receives NIH grant to study gene, stem cell therapy in coronary artery bypass grafts

CMU scientists identify how specific concrete objects are coded in the brain

WHO's updated essential medicines list includes progesterone contraceptive vaginal ring

UT Southwestern researchers reveal how the body controls glucose transport

Findings underscore the value of emotional, informational support for prostate cancer patients

UC Davis research paves way for designing more effective drugs to relieve pain

UK scientists explore the impact of antibiotic resistant bacteria on surfers

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